DIXIE

Located at 16077 NE 19 Highway, Building 2 in Cross City, Florida, the Dixie School District serves as an active, traditional public education system tailored to its rural remote community. Operating as a non-charter district, it oversees eight operational schools that offer a complete academic continuum spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The district currently educates 2,001 students—ranging from 140 early childhood learners in prekindergarten to over 100 high school seniors—providing a cohesive educational pathway designed to nurture children across every stage of their academic development.

Behind this student body is a robust workforce of approximately 566 full-time equivalent staff members dedicated to maintaining strong community engagement and high-quality instruction. The district's staffing context includes nearly 203 full-time equivalent teachers, 52 instructional aides, and over 310 operational and support personnel, ensuring that classrooms receive both instructional guidance and strong foundational support. Educating a balanced student body of 1,016 male and 985 female students from diverse local backgrounds, the Dixie School District stands as an essential educational resource for families, students, and researchers examining public school performance and community-centered learning in Florida.